China Aviation Development Group successfully completed the ground test of AEP100 liquid hydrogen fuel turboprop engine, achieving the first domestic megawatt-class liquid hydrogen aero engine performance standards. This breakthrough overcomes the key technology of liquid hydrogen fuel aviation turbine power, verifies the technical feasibility of liquid hydrogen as a zero-carbon aviation fuel, and lays the foundation for the deep decarbonization of China's aviation industry and the shift of liquid hydrogen power from testing to engineering applications.

On March 29, 2026, Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port successfully realized the first "three mails together", ushering in the "Mediterranean Gorgeous", "Maisif 6" and the first domestic large-scale cruise ship "Ada Modu" berthing at the same time. Facing the challenges of high navigation density and complex coordination, Baoshan Maritime Safety Administration has ensured the safe and orderly entry and exit of nearly 10,000 passengers through the precise guarantee of "one ship, one policy", intelligent three-dimensional supervision and multi-party coordination. This efficient operation demonstrated the excellent cruise reception capacity and maritime service level of Shanghai Port, and strongly promoted the energy level of Shanghai International Shipping Center and the high-quality development of cruise economy.

Since the closure of Hainan Free Trade Port for 100 days, the international ship registration business of "China Yangpu Port" has made remarkable progress. During the period, 15 new registered ships were added, with capacity growth exceeding 970000 dwt, and the number of ships and total capacity increased significantly year-on-year. At the same time, the maritime and human resources departments have jointly established a maritime labor compliance cooperation mechanism, issued standardized seafarer labor contract models, optimized the approval process through institutional innovation, protected the rights and interests of seafarers, and injected new impetus into building a world-class port of registry and shipping hub.

The Yangtze River Maritime Administration issued the Notice on the Management of the Intelligent Navigation Function of Ships on the Yangtze River Trunk Line, which comprehensively regulates the management of intelligent ships in the jurisdiction. The notice requires ships with functions such as intelligent auxiliary navigation, autonomous navigation or remote driving control to report to the maritime administrative agency, and specifies the subject of reporting responsibility, required materials, specific procedures and time limit requirements. The move aims to comply with the trend of intelligent shipping, promote the safe and orderly development of intelligent ships on the Yangtze River trunk line, and improve the level of management standardization and institutionalization.

In an exclusive interview, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Dominguez pointed out that the U. S.-Israeli-Iraqi conflict has severely impacted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the trapping of 20000 seafarers on about 2000 ships, and the global economy, food security and energy. Prices have a wide impact. He stressed that the International Maritime Organization is focusing on the technical aspects and actively promoting the negotiation of the evacuation framework for seafarers and the establishment of safe passage. Dominguez called on all parties to resolve the crisis through dialogue and multilateralism, and affirmed China's active role as an active member in seeking a solution.

On March 24, Yiwu, Zhejiang successfully landed the innovative business model of "sea-rail intermodal transport + B insurance + China-Europe train. A batch of bicycle accessories will be transported to Yiwu Bonded Logistics Center by railway after entering the country by sea through Ningbo Zhoushan Port, and will be exported to Germany through the China-Europe train. Compared with the traditional road transportation, this mode can save about 10% of the cost, realize the "same day" or "next day", form an efficient and smooth two-way logistics channel, and improve the stability and flexibility of the supply chain.

The article reports the core content of the "Action Plan for Accelerating the Cultivation of Leading Enterprises in Transportation and Logistics to Enhance the Service Guarantee Capability of the Industrial Chain Supply Chain" jointly issued by 8 departments including the Ministry of Transport. The plan aims to solve the problem of "small, scattered and weak" in the industry, and deepen the integration of transportation logistics and manufacturing by cultivating large-scale and networked leading enterprises. Key initiatives include supporting enterprises to strengthen the layout of hub networks, promoting the innovative development of multimodal transport (such as "one-order system" and "one-box system"), promoting the application of digital intelligence technology, and building a supply and demand docking platform to enhance the service capacity of the whole chain, reduce social logistics costs, and ensure the safety and resilience of the supply chain of the industrial chain.

On March 22, 240 containerized lithium battery energy storage containers with a total value of 0.972 billion yuan were safely shipped from Nantong Tonghai Container Terminal, setting a new high for the single batch value of "new three samples" of goods in Nantong Port. The UN3536 dangerous goods were carried by the "PACIFIC PROVIDENCE" and are expected to arrive at the port of Amandukum on 9 April. Nantong Maritime Safety Administration has ensured the safe and efficient transportation of high-risk goods through multiple measures such as early docking, opening of green channels, on-site verification and intelligent dispatching, and demonstrated its positive actions in serving the export of the country's new energy industry and helping the development of the export-oriented economy.

Shanghai Nangang Terminal has successfully completed the first shipment of energy storage cabinets for export, marking the addition of a new international shipping route for such equipment in the Yangtze River Delta region. The 46 energy storage cabinets exported this time weigh 43 tons and will be shipped to Europe together with other wind power equipment. The terminal obtains the export qualification of energy storage cabinet through special transformation, and serves the energy storage industry cluster in the new area of Lingang to go to sea nearby, reducing the logistics cost of enterprises. Europe's energy transition is accelerating, and the market demand for energy storage cabinets continues to grow as key equipment to stabilize the grid.

The "Block Chain + Air Trade" Scene Fair was held in Shanghai with the theme of "Chain Gathering Air Trade, Zhitong the World", aiming to create an exchange platform for the deep integration of policies, technologies and industries. The activity focused on the development pain points of the aviation trade industry, showed a number of application cases of block chain technology in export tax rebate, offshore trade, digital insurance and other fields, and released the excellent scene of block chain innovation and application in Jing' an district in 2025, exploring new paths for the digital transformation and upgrading of the aviation trade industry and gathering multi-party efforts.

COSCO's 2025 annual report shows that the company achieved a net profit of 30.868 billion yuan and operating income of 219.504 billion yuan. In the face of market challenges, the company continues to strengthen its core competitiveness through global layout, full-chain development, digital intelligence empowerment and green transformation. Container shipping business freight volume increased by 5.76 year-on-year, terminal business throughput increased by 6.22, and supply chain revenue increased significantly. The company is committed to building a stable and efficient global supply chain network to cope with future market uncertainties.

The International Maritime Organization is holding a special meeting in London to focus on tensions in the Gulf region, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary-General Dominguez pointed out that the recent attacks have caused many casualties to seafarers, and about 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf and face high risks. He urged all parties to de-escalate the conflict and ensure the safe evacuation of seafarers, and warned that geopolitical tensions are pushing the shipping industry to its limits, posing a broad threat to the global economy and food security.

On March 17, Hengli Group signed three cooperation agreements with Dalian, with a total investment of about 16.5 billion yuan. The cooperation includes the establishment of Dalian Shipping Co., Ltd., focusing on shipping fleet construction and port operation; and the construction of a ship power system industrial park and a polyester new material industrial park on Changxing Island. The former aims to enhance the shipping service capacity of the Northeast region, while the latter will fill the short board of the ship's core power and extend the petrochemical industry chain. This move aims to promote the industrial upgrading of Liaoning Province, develop the marine economy, and help build a modern industrial system.

In the first two months of 2024, Shanghai's foreign trade started strongly, with the total import and export value reaching 796.57 billion billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.1 percent, and the growth rate was higher than the overall national level. Exports rose by 19.3 per cent and imports by 26.4 per cent. Maintaining growth in major trading partners such as the EU and ASEAN, and expanding in emerging markets has achieved remarkable results. The export performance of new kinetic energy products such as electric vehicles and lithium batteries is outstanding, and the import of high-tech products and key components has grown rapidly, indicating that Shanghai's foreign trade structure has continued to optimize, and the rebound has been consolidated.

In order to cope with the pressure of ship berthing during the overhaul of the Three Gorges South Line Shiplock and Gezhouba No.2 Shiplock, the Yangtze River Maritime Safety Administration optimized and adjusted 73 anchorages and temporary berthing areas in the Chongqing-Wuhan section on March 12, which can accommodate more than 1900 ships. This adjustment implements classified management, sets up special anchor positions for ordinary cargo ships and dangerous goods ships, and guides ships to anchor in zones and sail at staggered peaks to ensure safe berthing and orderly navigation. The maritime department also reminded ships to comply with safety and pollution prevention regulations, and to control speed and limit whistling in specific areas.